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Garmin Instinct® 3 Tactical Edition, 45mm, Solar Charged Display, Rugged Outdoor GPS Smartwatch

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Size: 45mm


Style: Tactical Solar


Color: Black


Features

  • Lead the mission with this rugged GPS smartwatch, featuring solar charging for unlimited battery life (assumes all-day wear in smartwatch mode with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions)
  • Engineered with a supertough 45 mm fiber-reinforced polymer case and metal-reinforced bezel
  • Dedicated tactical features include jumpmaster activity, waypoint projection, dual-position GPS format, preloaded tactical activity, stealth mode, kill switch, compatibility with night vision goggles and a rucking activity
  • Includes a preloaded Applied Ballistics solver (requires one-time purchase via the AB Quantum mobile app)
  • Built-in LED flashlight with variable intensities and strobe modes gives you greater visibility in the outdoors and provides convenient illumination when you need it
  • Know your body better with health monitoring features, including wrist-based heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox and more (this is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked; Pulse Ox not available in all countries)
  • Navigate confidently with a 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter and multi-band GPS with SatIQ technology, which delivers superior positioning while also optimizing battery life
  • 10 ATM water-rated and designed to MIL-STD-810 for thermal and shock resistance
  • Leave your cash and cards at home; Garmin Pay contactless payments (with supported bank) let you pay for purchases on the go and breeze through select transit systems
  • Stay connected with smart notifications (when paired with your compatible smartphone) and Connect IQ Store compatibility, which allows you to download new apps and watch faces

Description

Dare for more with Instinct® 3 – Tactical Edition, the rugged GPS smartwatch with solar charging for unlimited battery life (assumes all-day wear in smartwatch mode with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions) and a built-in flashlight. With a bolted construction, metal-reinforced bezel and scratch-resistant lens, it can take on the toughest missions. It’s engineered to MIL-STD-810 standards for thermal and shock resistance and is also 10 ATM water-rated. Purpose-built tactical features include a rucking activity, stealth mode, kill switch and preloaded Applied Ballistics® solver (requires one-time purchase via the AB Quantum mobile app). Stay on track with a built- in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter as well as multi-band GPS with SatIQ™ technology, which delivers superior positioning while also optimizing battery life. Its 24/7 health and wellness features keep you connected to your body with heart rate tracking, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox and more (this is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked; Pulse Ox not available in all countries).

Operating System: Garmin OS


Memory Storage Capacity: 128 MB


Special Feature: Solar Charging, Multisport Tracker, Activity Tracker, GPS, Notifications


Battery Capacity: 5 Milliamp Hours


Connectivity Technology: Bluetooth


Wireless Communication Standard: Bluetooth


Battery Cell Composition: Lithium Ion


GPS: Built-in GPS


Shape: Round


Screen Size: 0.9 Inches


Product Dimensions: 4.4 x 3.6 x 2.8 inches


Item Weight: 1.83 ounces


Item model number: 010-02934-50


Batteries: 1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required. (included)


Date First Available: April 24, 2025


Manufacturer: Garmin


Item Weight: 52 Grams


Standing screen display size: 0.9 Inches


Memory Storage Capacity: 128 MB


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If you place your order now, the estimated arrival date for this product is: Jul 31 – Aug 1

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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Nice upgrade from Instinct 2
Size: 45mm Style: Tactical Solar Color: Black
Much better than previous I2 models. Solar charging is a major upgrade that works well and I see a big improvement when being outdoors all day. Screen contrast is better along with the backlight at night. Crisp and clear. New watch faces are nice because of the type of numeric digits that are offered and feel they look better. Plenty of other features as well. Simple all black loon with no red or colored accents is a bonus. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2025 by Ron Ron

  • Upgraded features
Size: 45mm Style: Tactical Solar Color: Black
Upgraded from my solar instinct 2. I love the new features like Rucking, the crisper display and the watch face. The flash light is a nice upgrade as well.
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2025 by james james

  • 10/10
Size: 45mm Style: Tactical Solar Color: Black
Completamente satisfecho con el producto y el vendedor.
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2025 by Emmanuel Gonzalez

  • Rugged, Reliable, and Refreshingly Simple
Size: 45mm Style: Tactical Solar Color: Black
I love this watch. I went from the garmin instinct 2 tactical to an epix 2 back to instinct 3 tactical. I love the durability, the battery life and the overall rugged look and feel. I love that it still feels like a watch without the overwhelming feeling of a smartwatch. But packs on all of the relevant features. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2025 by mohamed hijazi

  • Worth the money for sure
Size: 45mm Style: Tactical Solar Color: Black
Amazing watch. My husband bought this for his land nav and it’s satellite capabilities
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2025 by Logan

  • The tactical beast
Size: 45mm Style: Tactical Solar Color: Black
Love this watch great for anything
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2025 by Michael Trejo Michael Trejo

  • Not worth the upgrade from instinct 1 !!
Size: 45mm Style: Tactical Solar Color: Black
I purchased the Solar 45" Tactical and found the screen area to be as small as the Instinct 1, with a narrower band width. The built-in watch faces are very limited, and the data displayed on the screen depends heavily on the chosen watch face, restricting customization. Many of the available options feel unnecessary. The one standout feature is the solar charging capability. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2025 by Nathalie Kallassi

  • Superior Timepiece
Size: 45mm Style: Tactical Solar Color: Black
Received my new Garmin about 3 weeks ago, and I love everything about it. I am a lifelong 1st Responder and was looking for a quality, rugged, smartwatch with excellent battery life. I am have previously owned several G-Shocks, but always scratch the face. And until recently, I had an Apple Watch with a ruggedized protective cover. The problem with Apple, is that I’d have to charge the battery on a nightly basis, which isn’t helpful for tracking sleep, etc. After much research, I settled on the Instinct 3 Tactical solar. Ordered the 45mm, wished I’d have gotten the 50mm. Other than that, I love this watch. Very rugged, and the buttons are placed in a way that you don’t hit them when bending your wrist. Well designed, looks great. We added a tempered glass screen protector for extra protection. This watch has more functions than I will use. I like the layout of information on the screen. And the battery? 28 days. And, if you’re out in the sun, it will keep charging itself. No more nightly charging, and I get a full sleep report each morning. I am an iPhone user and don’t foresee changing. For my IOS friends, issues connecting to iPhone. Download Garmin Connect app and connect in just a few minutes. Download Garmin IQ for additional watch faces. One word of caution, this tactical model watch only has white & black faces. If you want the color watch faces, you’ll have to consider another model. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2025 by William L. Downey II

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